1. Thom Unrau KLT Land Stewardship Coordinator
Stewardship in the Kawarthas Naturally Connected Natural Heritage System
Thom Unrau KLT Land Stewardship Coordinator

2. 2017 Trillium Foundation Seed Grant: Stewardship on Private Land
16 projects on private land
18,000 trees planted
20+ acres of invasive species managed
2 acres of pollinator habitat

3. New relationships with those already caring for their land
People
50 volunteers
New relationships with those already caring for their land
Stewardship stories

4. Sharing the System

5. Challenges
Focus: A large area, limited resources Longevity: Will relationships be maintained beyond funding? Will restoration efforts be maintained without formal agreements? Public/Private Benefit: It’s still private property

6. Opportunity
Building relationships (that could lead to formal conservation)
Enhancing habitat
Raising awareness of NHS
Lack of quality help is more of a barrier than cost

7. Quality, Individualized Landowner Support Is Too Important To Not Do
To achieve KLT’s (and the collaborative) mandate we need to build systems for reaching and assisting individual landowners in caring for their land.
…But Where?
…But How?

8. The Fleetwood Creek Corridor
Above average conservation values – repeatedly chosen by KNC’s different scenarios. Highest grades of KCA watershed report cards
Tall grass prairie and cold water streams
Existing relationships
Stewardship and restoration impact
Shared interest with partners – KCA, Woodlot association, ORMLT

9. The Fleetwood Creek Corridor Project Activities
Working with private landowners whose properties are identified by KNC (core,linkage or buffer lands) we will:
1) Restore and enhance nature in the fleetwood creek through on-the-ground support and cost sharing of planting, seeding, tree thinning, restoration and stewardship projects

10. The Fleetwood Creek Corridor Project Activities
Working with private landowners whose properties are identified by KNC (core,linkage or buffer lands) we will:
1) Restore and enhance nature in the fleetwood creek through on-the-ground support and cost sharing of planting, seeding, tree thinning, restoration and stewardship projects
2) Encourage appreciation and stewardship of the environment by i) celebrating those doing land care in the area, ii) by building a community of volunteers engaged in on-the- ground activities and iii) doing property visits and stewardship management plans for private land owners.

11. The Fleetwood Creek Corridor Project Activities
Working with private landowners whose properties are identified by KNC (core,linkage or buffer lands) we will:
1) Restore and enhance nature in the fleetwood creek through on-the-ground support and cost sharing of planting, seeding, tree thinning, restoration and stewardship projects
2) Encourage appreciation and stewardship of the environment by i) celebrating those doing land care in the area, ii) by building a community of volunteers engaged in on-the- ground activities and iii) doing property visits and stewardship management plans for private land owners.
3) Ensure the protection of water and quality connected habitat through new conservation easements and land protection

12. 3 year seed funding for delivery and growth
Great opportunity for collaboration: Shared goals, manageable size